Amelia vs Fern

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fern

Girl #1,259 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"fern plant, feathery frond"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,259
Total SSA Count
184
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Fern Rank #1,259

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1259 for Fern.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Fern ___

  • Fern Louise
  • Fern Rose
  • Fern Claire
  • Fern Eloise
  • Fern Margot
  • Fern Alice

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Fern

Hazel Rowan Jasper Willow Clover

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Fern more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Fern at #1259 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Fern mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Fern means "fern plant, feathery frond" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Fern boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Fern is primarily a girl name.

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